82nd Airborne Division (1970)

[@316Chansen]

My brother John was airborne, of the 82nd...his tour was 12 months in Vietnam, he ran the 50 caliber gun his Eleventh month on tour he was shot by rpg, his best friend died. John was hit from head to toe, thrown into a ditch, as they carried him to the chopper they dropped him three times, before they got to the chopper. I was only 13-14 years old when I went to visit him in the VA hospital, that was and still is the saddest thing I've ever seen. You have to understand, my brother stands, 6'-6.1 weighed 190 pounds, when I saw him in the hospital, he maybe weighed 130 pounds. His eyes were sunken in his head, looked like the living dead, nothing but skin and bones...What always bothered me is these beautiful men that fought in battle were ridiculed when they came home to the states. My brother suffer's the pain of this every day of his life...He is a Hero, and I love him so.

[@mad4669]

Chris Hansen I wish I was old enough to be around all those cowardly protestors - I would have kicked the shit out of every one of those leftist assholes

[@aztecwarrior1421]

My brother was killed in Vetnam.i spent 27 years in the U.S Army, 7 reserves and 20 active . God bless you and your brother

[@sydneypitts7692]

His BFF died?!

[@316Chansen]

@@sydneypitts7692 Yes a few of his friends died while my brother John was there.

[@The508ranger]

Respect! AATW!

[@EddieLeal]

I cant believe people actually voted this training film down. These videos may be a bit dated/cheesy but they are a record of our military history.

[@axatax57]

you had to be there, and yes, these are outdated, but it was like that for real.

[@thodan467]

No they are a record of your military propaganda of a picture that did not prove true and show a problem, the false believe in your own invincibility and alwaays guaranteed nobility of cause.

[@chrisapollo6676]

BTDT! June ‘78 then on to RIP. I’m 65 and still maintain most of my habits learned. I miss it all. AATW Sua Sponte ☀️⚡️⭐️

[@flash521]

Having been AA at Ft. Bragg during the early 70s this brought back some memories. 82nd. Airborne MP. - I learned so much about leadership and about doing more than you ever thought you could physically and mentally. Enjoyed my time. I have a Ph.D now - but there will never be any greater education in my life about being an American than being Airborne All The Way! God bless our military.

[@henochparks]

Flash I was in 82nd Admin Co in early 71 and late 72 we use to shoot bottle rockets from the roof tops back and forth with the MPs who barracks were next door.

[@henochparks]

@Chris Wilson sorry nope

[@Bumpyi64]

I didn't get to Bragg until 1977, I just watched hoping to recognize some of the buildings...Charlie Co 3/325.

[@dennisbarrett6148]

Wow! A blast from the past! I was in the Div. MP's as a radio mechanic 70, 71 and short timer in 72. Co. Commander was Capt. Cobb, a big son of a gun. I tried to find the barracks on Google and was lost as a goose. They may be gone by now.

[@flash521]

@@dennisbarrett6148 -- Okay - that is pretty cool BECAUSE i remember Captain Cobb and First Sgt. Ingrham of the 82nd Airborne. General Blanchard was in charge of the 82nd Airborne at the time. Those were the days -- LOL - 50 years ago. I served as an MP in the Security Platoon and also at times on the Desk during duty. Later? Interesting, I completed a degree in CJ at Michigan State University, hired by the Michigan State Police, and while there, met another 82nd MP I helped trained when he was rookie just before the end of my term of duty. He later became a Michigan State Trooper. Great Trooper. I worked out of the MSP training academy. Life has its amazing interconnections. - to you - enjoy life. Thanks for sharing.

[@donherr3231]

I could not be more proud of all who served. My father was 82nd WW2 . He did not talk very much about his experiences and I can see why. Some things can bring back very painful memories. I have always been proud of him and all who endured these extreme circumstances. We honor all of these brave men !!

[@belindaedenfield883]

Today is dad's birthday and he was a proud enlisted member of the 82nd airborne. ♡

[@alantheriault2116]

My Great Grandfather, Waldamar Ellsworth Matthews, he served as Command sergeant major. He fought in 3 wars, and was the kindest, gentlest man you’ll ever meet.

[@dsawn1000]

I was drafted in June of 1970. I went through basic at Ft. Bragg, AIT at FT Leonard Wood as a Combat Engineer and then jump school at Ft. Benning, Ga. After jump school I was sent to the 82nd at Ft. Bragg sometime late 1970. I was there until 1972 when my enlistment was up. I had 19 jumps from C141's, C130's and Huey helicopters. I don't regret one minute of it. As the 82nd had just returned from Vietnam in 69, we were never sent over. We did deploy to Washington, DC in 1971 when activists were rioting in DC.

[@davidmehus6342]

It was my understanding draftees were not allowed into the Airborne.

[@dsawn1000]

@@davidmehus6342 they Army was building the 82nd back up at the time. Everybody that went to airborne school with me ended up at Ft Bragg and the 82nd. I was in the 307th Engineering BN

[@henochparks]

@@dsawn1000 Yep you are right. However some units, such as parts of the 17th Cav and 82nd MPs were sent to Nam to help with the pull out on TDY. I was in the 82nd Admin Co in the late summer of '72. I was in charge of the 201 files of the 508th and 504th Batts. I also processed guys coming from Nam or Benning. The 82nd was taking anyone they could who were wanting to stay Airborne. So we saw a mixed bag of new bees from Benning, Nam returnees with the101th, 173rd, MACV, Helo pilots, and even Rangers. I spent my late year with HHC 82nd signal on Smoke Bomb Hill across from 5th Group (Special Forces). Much better barracks. Got out in '73. AATW..

[@Josh-kx1vv]

Thank you for your service sir

[@LarryPitts-p4o]

Army-1970-1973,jump school mar.71-82nd. Til ets 1973. AAtheway.

[@allamerican82nd57]

I was with the 307th Medical Battalion in the 82nd. God bless Sgt Jeffrey Rollins. It was an honor to serve with him. You are truly missed Sarge.

[@airbornegrandpaw6366]

A CO 2/508 , 1972-1975, Still there in my heart and mind ALL THE WAY, AIRBORNE to the grave and beyond. Bless each and everyone of you

[@samuelsingletary1854]

You too man!! Airborne!!

[@thomasmcdaniel6264]

82nd Airborne 70-72 ALL THE WAY!!!!!!!!!!

[@Largepro21]

The Classic O.G. Army 82nd airbourne .

[@henochparks]

I took care of your 201 file in '72 when I was in 82nd Admin Co. I maintained the entire battalions records for enlisted troops.

[@keithsmith8975]

rip my daddy spc 4 US Army 82ND airborne Vietnam Anthony Keith Smith October 25, 1955 - May 11, 2016

[@Mr369rick]

keith smith .. SALUTE.~ RIP Trooper

[@samuelsingletary1854]

I honor your father!! I came after him!

[@316Chansen]

So sorry for your loss

[@timprescott4634]

Much respect for The Deuce! How many times I ran “up the street” and fell from the skies over Bragg...as a USASOC Soldier.

[@17fourU]

Yep! Me, too! Ardennes Street. All of the old barracks are gone.

[@johnbernstein203]

Before the 101st, I too, served in the 82nd. Co. C 3rd/325 Inf. (ABN) in 2nd Bde. 1966-1967. Our barracks was right behind 82 Abn. finance barracks. "Americas Guard of Honor". "All the way, sir! I will never forget!

[@anthonytalancon1970]

80 83 same place love it all the way and them some..

[@johnbernstein203]

@@anthonytalancon1970 Thanks Anthony......you're a real trooper!

[@Idarum66]

Once a paratrooper, always a paratrooper. Alpha Battery 2nd of the 319th Airborne Field Artillery Regiment. The Screamin' Deamons. All-American and "All the way", Sir!

[@sk8anddestroy792]

to many paperbacks

[@axatax57]

1/504 Infantry Mortar Gunner. What memories. I loved it. 1975-79

[@vulyhungnguyen9165]

@@axatax57 đďđdď

[@Dimebonics04]

AIRBORNE !!! Charlie Battery 2/319 AFAR

[@neicey99]

My dad was part of the 82nd and seriously wounded in the Domican Republic.

[@timprescott4634]

Sorry to hear that. Dom Rep is a little remembered conflict...greatly overshadowed by Vietnam. The men who participated in it are no less heroes than any other and will never be forgotten by THIS Veteran!

[@316Chansen]

I want to thank all the women and men who fought in any war you have my utmost respect and pride, once again thank you all.

[@jdburris4455]

Yeah thanks for fuckin off while tyranny established a god damn beach head on the potamac.

[@kernriver1967]

As I wasn't with 82nd, but 199th LIB and 1st Infantry ... The uniforms, photos, cadence of Colonel speech brings back memories of forgotten and not so good events... But part of growth on this earth plain... R.I.P. those who rode home in cargo hold of returning Jets.

[@paratroopergirl4064]

Wow 1970. I came along 11 years later. I was with the 182nd Division Materiel Management Center (DMMC) from February 1981 to September 1984. Then I went to Germany. Over the years it has been commented to me that the 82nd was Crazy, a Cult, and Cockey... Yep that would be correct and I wouldn't change a thing!

[@rwcowell]

Brings back some memories...I loved serving in the 82nd 1983-90.

[@tc2425]

The Slide for Life was still there when I went to Recondo School 1984

[@crisn565]

82nd taught me one thing. If you can make it here. You can make it anywhere.

[@91StePPeWOOFER]

After such a great documentary, i will sub. for sure. Thanks for upload!

[@victorharris746]

I was there in the late 80s. Raider school became Recondo school. Best unit in the Army! but I might be bias. Sending my daughter there this summer- great first duty station for a young West Point LT.

[@jvolstad]

I enlisted in the Army back in 1972. Retired in 1998. Good times.

[@tkso.philly3879]

1 -17-82nd.Airborne/Air Assault was the best-THOSE guys MARCHING down5th avenue made a very impressive image.PROUD VICTORS!!!

[@sargintrock2538]

"Take two salt tablets and drive on"!

[@gulliver3644]

Those salt tabs went thru me like a box of ex lax.

[@esr243]

In 1979, the 82nd was dropped all in above the Belgian Ardennes where it fought in 1944 … we, the Belgian Para-commando were playing the enemy. We had fun … giving them a hard time

[@nickmad887]

i was a tunnel rat BINH- DUONG

[@henochparks]

A Co 2/325 '71-72, 82nd Admin Co 72-72 HHC 82nd Sig Batt 72-73. Thank all vets especially our brothers of the silk.

[@saabab1474]

Thank you were you at Fort Dix NJ

[@lloydkelso1697]

I served in the 82nd Airborne Division for 33 months. I loved every single day of it. I was desert shield and storm. I will always be proud to be a 82nd Airborne Division paratrooper. AATW!!!!!

[@westdoe2361]

I got delayed at ft.lee Va. with 82 nd getting ready to go to Iraq/Afghanistan...ended up with the 1st Id. thanks for the memories 82nd.

[@saabab1474]

@West Doe Thank you were you at Fort Leonard wood?

[@rickymccutcheon]

C Co,1/508th, 71-74 , this does bring a ton of memories, loved it

[@saabab1474]

@Ricky McCutcheon What state did you do AIT in

[@rickymccutcheon]

@@saabab1474 I did it in Ft Jackson SC

[@saabab1474]

@@rickymccutcheon Thank you were you infantry?

[@rickymccutcheon]

@@saabab1474 yes i was a 11C

[@82lowe36id]

Bragg pretty much looked the same back then it seems. I was with the 504 from 97 - 2000. I bet they were not looking to rename Ft. Bragg back then or worried about gender bullshit either. Seems they were more focused on being combat ready back then.

[@Trump145]

I was in the 82nd Airborne from September 1985 until April of 1992. I was in 3rd Bridge 2/505 Inf Charlie Company. And I went to Fort Benning Georgia in the summer of 1985 I was in 44th company.

[@anibalcesarnishizk2205]

Sgt.York,wherever he was he blessed them.

[@thetreblerebel]

I knew a soldier who served in 3rd brigade 82nd AB in Vietnam. Prior he was in the 101st as well as a Pathfinder. If you dont know what a Pathfinder was google that shit, because they were not weenie boys, they were first in, boots on the ground troopers ahead of a incoming advancing force

[@doug4036]

I’ve thrown a lot of artillery simulators. I’ve never heard of a Nuke simulator. Nice

[@JDAbelRN]

Amazing and wonderful Olympic champions s were in the 82nd! Cannot imagine that anywhere in world now!

[@naildriver296]

God Bless my DIVISION!!!!

[@neicey99]

My dad also served 2 tours in Vietnam.

[@lewis27909]

my dad 2 tours also and came back alive. Its a shame they did not get the welcome back they deserved.

[@marcdemmon471]

Have yuo gone back to visit

[@neicey99]

@@marcdemmon471 No. Never went back for a visit.

[@johnrogan9420]

WW2 chutes landed hard...like falling off a 12 foot high roof...keep legs..knees and feet together...collapse and roll on impact.

[@ralphgreenjr.2466]

1970, C Company, 4/6th Armor, 82d Airborne Division my first assignment as an officer.

[@airbornegrunt6898]

I served in A co. 1/505 Inf. 82nd Abn Div, from 1980-1984. That video brought back a lot of memories and recognize all the places and training areas. Especially the raider training area, when I was there it was called Recondo training, which I attended in 1982, and also had SERE training in it to, it was an ass kicker course!! All the way!!

[@davidwood-g2o]

Arrived at Bragg, late July 1968, following Jump School, leased bus from Benning to Bragg lost its rear wheels on one side, heck of a mess on a little two laned highway probably in SC., served with the 592nd Combat Engineering Co for next year or so, Sgt (E-5) Cheetham (sp) (In charge of Headquarters Platoon) most impressive physically fit fellow I ever knew, clean white Tee shirt when we started morning PT, it was still clean - white and DRY when we got back from morning run - what maybe a 5 mile jog. Had a great CO - Capt Larry (?) Leskovjan who I have tried to message lately but get no answer. Hey if you read this, you there in last half of 68 and first half of 69 ..........let me know

[@thetreblerebel]

This is good stuff. The faces shown here went on to lives, some Nam, some not. On to the regular world. Are now old men, if you see one, respect the hard life they gave their you get days to. I do...

[@onebyoneeo]

I were part of 82n ABN 505, 325, 17th CAVALRY Vietnam A 2n time. I am 82 years on earth..

[@markcollins919]

well that area looked like that in 1984, Good to see B 1/505 at the beginning. Division Museum and Stang field.

[@EddieLeal]

😉 A is for Airborne I is for in the sky R is for rough and tough B is for bonafide O is for on the go R is for Ranger N is for never quit E is for every day

[@JScottCee]

EVERY DAY!

[@EddieLeal]

@@JScottCee 😁✌

[@sk8anddestroy792]

im stoned and that intro was bad ass . .great documentary to watch high

[@lewis27909]

My Dad was a Sgt in the 82nd. He did two tours in Nam and Korea. But he made it back alive each time. Its a shame he went to Nam twice to fight a war that no one understood.

[@ronaldclark8187]

I was in the 82nd,69-70. Atrp.1/17 cav. We had the Sheridan, gunJeeps and Sgt.Patterson,MOH,Vietnam. Sgt.Patterson,knocked out my buddyJohn,during a in the bay area of the platoon. AATW. Good Recondo school. Not everyone gets to go.

[@gc2916]

I was in A Troop 1/17th Cav '72-74. Went to recondo school also

[@classifiedsincebirth]

Thats back when we were, All American.

[@cm-pr2ys]

Everett 989 That’s a negative Paratrooper, you Airborne Cats never stopped kicking ass! Semper Fidelis from this Marine Vet to you! Never lose your way. You guys will return to this as soon as you need to, just as much as the Corps will! -USMC AND US ARMY, STRONGER TOGETHER-THE EAGLE NEEDS BOTH BICEPS TO BEAT THE SHIT OUT OF TERRORISTS!🇺🇸

[@saabab1474]

@@cm-pr2ys Thank you were you at Parris Island?

[@alanstrong55]

It takes much bravery, motivation, and guts to deal with such practice with even only 2 years of service.

[@voz9591]

MY GRAND PA WAS IN THE 82ND AIRBORNE DIVISON

[@nicholascushing9193]

Wow they all look like some elite soilders .. the beginning was impressive , it all was but cool to see them marching & performing exercises

[@LKS-1976]

AATW. Former US Paratrooper/medic for Infantry, 94-99

[@trashpanda314]

The Eighty Deuce is on the loose!

[@Kevin-zk1ir]

Anyone know the March song that plays during the beginning and when Gavin leads the victory parade in 1946?

[@michaelwestbrook9774]

I was there in 73 to 76 3/325 HHQ/HQ/ A co 1pat

[@nickhomyak6128]

Sicily was a night jump and scattered with maximum confusion for mostly Italian defenders and then small teams to obstruct German & Italian attempts to repeal Allied Infantry..

[@Chris_Hetherington]

Super cool to see this. I was with C co, 2-505th 2007-2012

[@joshe7845]

2P

[@dennispatrick7158]

I was with the 82nd from 1972 to 1976; Airborne All The Way!!

[@501man9]

DRF means Division Ready Force. The 82nd can be anywhere in the world at "division strength" within 24 hours. Amazing, "SALUTE"

[@andrewmitchell7850]

18 hours

[@jimjoyce1638]

I was drf, never had to do inspections, just said drf , and had my duffel bag on an unmade bed, loved it. Except when they come get you at all hours and put you on a plane for hours and end up playing war games with some national guard guys who never seemed to care. Changed alot of their minds when we tied them to trees for a few days. Took all their ammo and other gear as momentous.

[@vazz22]

Airborne.....ALL THE WAY!

[@planeandsimplexplained]

Bragg looks the same except for a few new buildings. Gruber Rd is still the same

[@saabab1474]

@Plane were you at Redstone Arsenal?

[@laurakirk4129]

BEST OF THE BEST!

[@htorres11]

1/508 in the early 70s.

[@johnnieedwards4753]

DITTO

[@djblackruss]

When I left in 05 those barracks were being finally phased out

[@hectorpuente316]

Not one female to create distractions, make men weaker, not worrying about if that female "paratrooper " likes his waves or 24inch wheels. That video looks like the real army. ..... Oh yea s role every strap lol

[@cxjeter]

Like the army, I remember I visited Ft Riley recently and they had females in tanks

[@paulcook3275]

Only Army Public Affairs would screw this up so badly: it is about the 82nd and the Tunnel Rat is wearing a 101st ABN patch. I guess they've been largely incompetent for more than 50 years now. Thank God the rest of the Army isn't that inept.

[@benpool4953]

Loved those days

[@johnrogan9420]

January 1946..the height of American World Domination.

[@p71collector]

Who are you? AIRBORNE! How far? ALL THE WAY!

[@SassyUnicorn86]

A relative of mine enlisted for Vietnam. Ended up being an mp. Two tours, then went to Germany. For what, I’ve got no idea

[@JackGortatowski]

Thank you sis

[@lindathrall5133]

MY UNCLE MEL WAS IN THE 82ND AIRBORNE

[@johnm5081]

5:44 was that a paratrooper on the left side of the screen about to crash and burn?

[@floridauser9368]

Think it was an equipment or rifle bag.

[@skyelord6229]

No mention of Operation Market Garden, or did I miss it?

[@NIKE-Duck]

That was 101st

[@mark-do5hf]

@@NIKE-Duck The 82nd was part of Market Garden, they landed at Nijmegen...They should have mentioned it!

[@em34ev3r]

This is fucking amazing,

[@kevinisom505]

3/505 PIR 82d Airborne Division '86-'90 . Miss my brothers

[@StatmanRN]

As of now, 36 dirty, nasty legs disliked this video. AATW

[@noretreat151]

the best years of my youth.... the worst years of my life... ‘ ‘Airborne All The Way’

[@saabab1474]

@No Retreat Thank you were you at Fort Campbell?

[@user-yc8qi2yu4j]

I saw my Brigade and Company on this video!

[@ssgus3682]

Served in Iraq and Afghanistan with the 504th PIR

[@saabab1474]

@SSG US Thank you were you at Fort Jackson?

[@ssgus3682]

@@saabab1474 no only Bragg and Benning. After active duty I joined the NG and reclassed signal so I went to Gordon.

[@saabab1474]

@@ssgus3682 how many years were you in between deployments? Thank you

[@henochparks]

WAY COOL!!!! I WAS THERE IN '71 WITH A CO. 2/325...."LET'S GO"

[@henochparks]

IN '73 WE WERE WEARING THE BERET OFF POST. WHEN WE GOT THE BERET IT WAS SOOOOO RIGHTOUS. THE FLYERS CAP KNOWN AS THE "C#*T" CAP WAS KIND OF OUTDATED.

[@jamesteekirk6011]

No you weren't, please stop disrespecting our servicemen.

[@henochparks]

James tee Kirk YOUR GAY ADVANCES ARE NOT WANTED. STOP STALKING ME!

[@jamesteekirk6011]

Why do you keep imagining I'm gay? I mean, I know you're closeted and have some issue with your sexuality to work out, but keep me out of it.

[@henochparks]

James tee Kirk YOU HAVE STATED YOU ARE GAY. GO AWAY!!!!!!!

[@soldtobediers]

Wouldn't know a damn thing about it... 1/504 back in '74.

[@MartyRodriguezOrthodoxMarine]

I Love It That Old School Soldiers and Marines Like These Paratroopers of The 82nd Airborne Division ( 82nd ABN DIV) Didn't Wear PT Shorts and Running Shoes But Instead Utility Trousers and Combat Boots, Because You Train As You Fight And When You Go To War You Wear Battle Dress Uniforms and Combat Boots. HOO AAH AATW 🇺🇸 🪂🫡‼️

[@brandonshirey400]

Back when Hay Street was off the chains.

[@paratrooperlane7022]

Airborne my brothers.........

[@eliasvazquez7908]

A co 2nd 325 PIR 1978-1981. In 1979 we were on lockdown to be deployed to Iran but the president never issues the order. Too bad, now forty years later new troops are in the vicinity.

[@SdDawg-yw5qk]

Don’t you mean AIR?

[@eliasvazquez7908]

@@SdDawg-yw5qk PARACHUTE INFANTRY REGIMENT

[@deltapapa1658]

What platoon were you in?

[@deltapapa1658]

AIR came later. I have a copy of orders for deployment to Ft. Sherman for JOTC. They show, A CO. 2nd BN (ABN) 325th Infantry Regiment, 82nd ABN. DIV. I believe the AIR came after designation as cohort unit? But I could be wrong. It's damn near a lifetime ago.

[@aparent100]

I was A co 2nd 325 weapons platoon 1977 - 1980. I don't remember anything about Iran in 1979, but we almost did deploy to Zaire in May 1978.

[@Dov_ben-Maccabee]

No mention of Market-Garden

[@eddieraffs5909]

It'll always be Fort Bragg to me.

[@hectorpuente316]

ALWAYS!!!! NEVER FORGET THAT BROTHER!!! ALL THE WAY AND THEN SOME!!

[@eliasvazquez7908]

You mean kalinofski. He eventually became CSM and spent over 30 years in the Army. He was a lifer.

[@deltapapa1658]

Last time I seen him he was 1st. Sgt.

[@deltapapa1658]

Do you remember that jump on Arrowhead DZ?

[@johnrogan9420]

101st Airborne...Andy Gallegos...Albuquerque New Mexico...showed us the fury of WW2!. A great friend... feared by his enemies.🙈🙉🙊

[@masterjeff]

13:00 Revolution 1965 Dominican Republic.

[@Atlee.]

I miss my grandpa

[@marcelmallory2761]

Ardennes has changed a lot since this video was made..... Liked it better the old way.

[@eliasvazquez7908]

First platoon. 1978-1981

[@deltapapa1658]

I remember you. I was going to guess that you were in SSG. Howards platoon. I can picture your platoon sgt. but I can't remember his name. If you remember SGT. 'Ski from 2nd, he eventually became A company first sgt.

[@VictorVolkov0124]

What video is this scene from ?

[@towdjumper5]

Hooah I was in the 1st BDE 3/504th P. I. R.

[@williamanderson4999]

I need to know more about the all black 555, Triple Nickle parachute unit in Korea. Thanks. Anyone

[@jamesbrown5023]

68 -71 82 combat engineer. 69-70 nam with 173 airborne